Security
Brazil's Mercado Bitcoin lost about $49 million on 17 chains. It says customers lose nothing
Mercado Bitcoin says it contained a security incident on November 2, 2026, and that no customer will lose assets. Chainalysis puts the theft at about $49 million and says close to $9 million has been frozen.
Policy
Brazil's crypto license deadline has passed. From November 6, banks must drop unlicensed firms
Crypto firms already operating in Brazil had until October 30, 2026, to file for central bank authorization. From November 6, banks and payment firms may no longer deal with unauthorized providers, and late filers get 30 days at most.